That's not exactly a question for me. They're gonna be your characters, so you can determine where they're at. The map will definitely help out, and I can GM shit to push you guys toward each other if need be. I'll paste what I said to Kyle over PM regarding plot:

[quote=Me]As far as plot, I more-or-less have an idea for my Endgame, but that may change depending on what happens. Basically, the first arc will be a classical rising action. I'm not going to force too many main plot lines, just hint at a couple and establish some of the leaders' motivations. I want everyone to establish their place in the world. The second arc will introduce war among the factions. The third arc will probably involve the Commonwealth, and the fourth and/or fifth arcs will hopefully be the conclusion. That's my rough "plan" but it will likely change depending on what the characters do. My secondary plan is to revolve the arcs around the characters a wee bit more, so plot doesn't stunt everyone's development. And if the narrative happens in a way that doesn't allow for single arcs at a time, lot of shit might just explode at once Michael Bay style (but with plot and no American flags).[/quote]